The study compares different formulations based on natural raw materials for plastics production and demonstrates the important role that natural resin derivatives can play in the improvement of biobased and/or biodegradable plastics performance, as an alternative to those derived from petroleum.
The final objective is to provide consumers with biodegradable plastic material of excellent technical qualities for the production of packaging and applications in construction, automotive, electronics or agriculture, in a context of environmental and economic sustainability.
New materials development from natural resin by-products
- Category: Resins
- Themes: Development of new products and derivatives
- Position in the value chain: Secondary industry
- Type: Research
- Scale: Global
- Country: Spain
Factsheet Developed by:
- FACTSHEET OBJECTIVE
- Keywords: biodegradable plastic, resin derivatives, resinous forests
DOWNLOAD FACTSHEET:
More from Repository
Aromatic & Medicinal Plants
AFC is the French Association of professionals wild plants pickers. It was created in 2011 to bring together professionals of wild plants picking and to promote
Wild Nuts & Berries
The aim is to present a methodology that allows the optimal management of Pinus pinea stands to be determined from an economic perspective when both
Resins
Within the framework of the European project SustForest Plus for the revival of gemmaging in Europe, the Centre Régional de la Propriété Forestière de Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
The environmental factors that play a role in the fructification of black truffle are well known. In particular, low water availability during summer period inhibits
Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
This study is aimed at accelerating the onset of truffle production by avoiding weed competition around the recently planted Tuber melanosporum inoculated seedlings. By doing
Cork
The cork used in the manufacture of natural cork stoppers or technical stoppers must meet a number of conditions, including being free of certain anomalies.
